Kidde I9040 User guide

Brand: Kidde

Model: I9040

Type: User guide

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Smoke Alarm

User Guide

i9040

and

i9040RV

• 9 Volt Battery Operated

Model: i9030, i9040, i9040RV i9050, i9060,

i9060RV and i9080

i9030

i9050

i9080

i9060

and

i9060RV

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Smoke Alarm Procedure

NEVER IGNORE THE SOUND OF THE ALARM!

Smoke alarms are designed to minimize false alarms. Cigarette

smoke will not normally set off the alarm, unless the smoke is

blown directly into the alarm. Combustion particles from cook-

ing may set off the alarm if it is located too close to the cook-

ing area. Large quantities of combustion particles are generat-

ed from spills or when broiling. Using the fan on a range hood

which vents to the outside (non-recirculating type) will also

help remove these combustion particles from the kitchen.

If the alarm sounds, check for fires first. If a fire is discovered,

follow these steps. Become thoroughly familiar with these

steps and review with all family members:

• Alert small children in the home.

• Leave immediately by your escape plan. Every second

counts, so don’t waste time getting dressed or picking up

valuables.

• In leaving, don’t open any inside door without first feeling its

surface. If hot, or if you see smoke seeping through cracks,

don’t open that door! Instead, use your alternate exit. If the

inside of the door is cool, place your shoulder against it,

open it slightly and be ready to slam it shut if heat and

smoke rush in.

• If the air is smoky, stay close to the floor. Breathe shallowly

through a cloth, wet if possible.

• Once outside, go to your selected meeting place and make

sure everyone is there.

• Call the fire department from your neighbor’s home - not

from yours!

• Don’t return to your home until the fire officials say that it is

all right to do so.

What to do When the Alarm Sounds!

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Welcome

i9030, i9040, i9040RV, i9050, i9060, i9060RV, - 9 Volt Battery

Operated Smoke Alarm with “HUSH” Control to temporarily

silence nuisance alarms.

i9080 - 9 Volt Battery Operated Smoke Alarm with “HUSH”

Control to temporarily silence nuisance alarms and with Battery

Powered Safety Light.

Thank you for purchasing this smoke alarm. It is an important part

of your family’s home safety plan. You can trust this product to pro-

vide the highest quality safety protection. We know you expect

nothing less when the lives of your family are at stake.

Important Warning Statements

IMPORTANT! READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLATION

AND KEEP THIS USER GUIDE NEAR THE ALARM FOR FUTURE

REFERENCE.

WARNING: BATTERY DOOR WILL NOT CLOSE AND/OR ALARM

WILL NOT ATTACH TO MOUNTING BRACKET UNLESS BATTERY IS

INSTALLED CORRECTLY.

REMOVAL OF BATTERY WILL RENDER THE SMOKE ALARM INOPERATIVE.

WARNING: TEST YOUR SMOKE ALARM OPERATION AFTER RV OR

MOBILE HOME VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN STORAGE, BEFORE EACH TRIP

AND AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK DURING USE.

CAUTION: DUE TO THE LOUDNESS OF THE ALARM (85 DECIBELS),

ALWAYS STAND AN ARMS-LENGTH AWAY FROM THE UNIT WHEN

TESTING.

CAUTION: BEFORE USING THE ALARM HUSH FEATURE, IDENTIFY

THE SOURCE OF THE SMOKE AND BE CERTAIN A SAFE CONDITION

EXISTS. NOTE: DENSE SMOKE WILL OVERRIDE THE HUSH CONTROL

FEATURE AND SOUND A CONTINUOUS ALARM.

LEADING AUTHORITIES RECOMMEND THAT BOTH IONIZATION AND

PHOTOELECTRIC SMOKE ALARMS BE INSTALLED TO HELP INSURE MAXI-

MUM DETECTION OF THE VARIOUS TYPES OF FIRES THAT CAN OCCUR

WITHIN THE HOME. IONIZATION SENSING ALARMS MAY DETECT INVISI-

BLE FIRE PARTICLES (ASSOCIATED WITH FAST FLAMING FIRES) SOONER

THAN PHOTOELECTRIC ALARMS. PHOTOELECTRIC SENSING ALARMS

MAY DETECT VISIBLE FIRE PARTICLES (ASSOCIATED WITH SLOW SMOL-

DERING FIRES) SOONER THAN IONIZATION ALARMS.

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Contents of This User Guide

1. Recommended Locations for Smoke Alarms

2. Locations to avoid

3. Installation Instructions

4. Operation and testing

5. Nuisance Alarms

6. Maintenance

7. Limitations of Smoke Alarms

8. Good Safety Habits

9. NRC Information

10. NFPA Protection Standard 72

11. California State Fire Marshal Required Information

12. Service and Warranty

This alarm detects products of combustion using the ionization tech-

nique. It contains 0.9 microcurie of Americium 241, a radioactive materi-

al (see section 9). Distributed under U.S. NRC License No. 32-23858-01E.

Manufactured in compliance with U.S. NRC safety criteria in 10 CFR

32.27. The purchaser is exempt from any regulatory requirements. Do

not try to repair the smoke alarm yourself. Refer to the instructions in

section 12 for service.

LOSS OF POWER TO THE ALARM WILL RENDER THIS ALARM

INOPERATIVE.

Product Specifications

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• Locate the first alarm in the immediate

area of the sleeping rooms. Try to monitor

the exit path as the sleeping rooms are

usually farthest from the exit. If more than

one sleeping area exists, locate additional

alarms in each sleeping area (See FIGURE

3).

• Locate additional alarms to monitor any

stairway as stairways act like chimneys for

smoke and heat.

• Locate at least one alarm on every floor

level.

• Locate an alarm in every sleeping room.

• Locate an alarm in every room where elec-

trical appliances are operated (i.e. portable

heaters or humidifiers).

• Locate an alarm in every room where

someone sleeps with the door closed. The

closed door may prevent an alarm not

located in that room from waking the

sleeper.

• Smoke, heat, and combustion products

rise to the ceiling and spread horizontally.

Mounting the smoke alarm on the ceiling

in the center of the room places it closest

to all points in the room. Ceiling mount-

ing is preferred in ordinary residential con-

struction.

• For mobile home installation, select loca-

tions carefully to avoid thermal barriers

that may form at the ceiling. For more

details, see MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION

below.

• When mounting an alarm on the ceiling,

locate it at a minimum of 4” (10 cm) from

the side wall (see FIGURE 1).

• When mounting the alarm on the wall,

use an inside wall with the top edge of

the alarm at a minimum of 4” (10 cm) and

a maximum of 12” (30.5 cm) below the

ceiling (see FIGURE 1).

1. Recommended Locations for Smoke Alarms

FIGURE 1

ANYWHERE ALONG

FIGURE 3

FIGURE 2

ANYWHERE ALONG

THIS BOLD SURFACE

12”

(300mm)

FIGURE 4

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1. Recommended Locations for Smoke Alarms

• Put smoke alarms at both ends of a hallway or large room if the hall-

way or room is more than 30 ft (9.1 m) long. For large rooms, one

smoke alarm is recommended for every 500 square feet of floor

space.

• In homes that are not well insulated, extreme heat or cold can be

transferred from the outside to the inside through poorly insulated

walls and roof. This may create a thermal barrier which can prevent

the smoke from reaching an alarm mounted on the ceiling. If you are

not sure about the insulation in your home, or if you notice that the

outer walls and ceiling are either hot or cold, install the alarm on an

inside wall. In such homes, install the smoke alarm with the top edge

of the alarm at a minimum of 4” (10 cm) and a maximum of 12”

(30.5 cm) below the ceiling (see FIGURE 1).

• Install Smoke Alarms on sloped, peaked or cathedral ceilings at or

within 3ft (0.9m) of the highest point (measured horizontally). NFPA

72 states: “Smoke alarms in rooms with ceiling slopes greater than 1

ft in 8 ft (.3m in 2.4 m) horizontally shall be located on the high side

of the room.” NFPA 72 states: “A row of detectors shall be spaced

and located within 3 ft (0.9m) of the peak of the ceiling measured

horizontally” (see FIGURE 2).

• Install Smoke Alarms on tray-shaped ceilings (coffered ceilings) on the

highest portion of the ceiling or on the sloped portion of the ceiling

within 12” (305mm) vertically down from the highest point (see FIG-

URE 4).

Mobile Home Installation

Modern mobile homes have been designed and built to be energy effi-

cient. Install smoke alarms as recommended above (refer to RECOM-

MENDED LOCATIONS and FIGURE 1 and 2). In older mobile homes that

are not well insulated compared to present standards, extreme heat or

cold can be transferred from the outside to the inside through poorly

insulated walls and roof. This may create a thermal barrier which can

prevent the smoke from reaching an alarm mounted on the ceiling. In

such units, install the smoke alarm on an inside wall with the top edge

of the alarm at a minimum of 4” (10cm) and a maximum of 12”

(30.5cm) below the ceiling (see FIGURE 1).

If you are not sure about the insulation in your mobile home, or if you

notice that the outer walls and ceiling are either hot or cold, install the

alarm on an inside wall. For minimum protection, install at least one

alarm close to the sleeping rooms. For additional protection, see SINGLE

FLOOR PLAN in FIGURE 2.

WARNING: TEST YOUR SMOKE ALARM OPERATION AFTER

RV OR MOBILE HOME VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN STORAGE, BEFORE

EACH TRIP AND AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK DURING USE.

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• In the garage. Products of combustion are present when you start

your automobile.

• Less than 4” (10cm) from the peak of an “A” frame type ceiling.

• In an area where the temperature may fall below 40ºF or rise above

100ºF, such as garages and unfinished attics; this should also include

electrical boxes exposed to these environments.

• In dusty areas. Dust particles may cause nuisance alarm or failure to

alarm.

• In very humid areas (above 95% RH, non-condensing). Moisture or

steam can cause nuisance alarms.

• In insect-infested areas.

• Smoke alarms should not be installed within 3 ft (.9m) of the following:

the door to a kitchen, the door to a bathroom containing a tub or

shower, forced air supply ducts used for heating or cooling, ceiling or

whole house ventilating fans, or other high air flow areas.

• Kitchens. Normal cooking may cause nuisance alarms. If a kitchen

alarm is desired, it should have an alarm silence feature or be a photo-

electric type.

• Near fluorescent lights. Electronic “noise” may cause nuisance alarms.

• Smoke alarms are not to be used with detector guards unless the

combination (alarm and guard) has been evaluated and found suitable

for that purpose.

2. Locations To Avoid

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3. Installation Instructions

FIGURE 5

FIGURE 5A

FIGURE 6

FIGURE 6A

FIGURE 7

FIGURE 7A

FIGURE 8

FIGURE 9

i9030 mounting

bracket shown

mounting

bracket for all

other models

5º

When wall mounting,

mount flat side to the

wall and rotate mount-

ing plate approximately

5º to the right as shown.

The “A” line should be hori-

zontal and the “UP FOR

WALL MOUNTING” arrow

must be pointing up.

Alignment marks

Install

Remove

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3. Installation Instructions

MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION: This unit is sealed. The cover is not removable!

1. Remove the mounting plate from the back of the alarm by holding the

mounting plate and twisting the alarm in the direction indicated by the

“OFF” arrow on the alarm cover.

2. To insure aesthetic alignment of the alarm with the hallway or wall, the

“A” line on the mounting plate should be parallel with the hallway when

ceiling mounting or horizontal when wall mounting.

3. After selecting the proper smoke alarm location as described in section 1,

attach the mounting plate to the ceiling as shown in FIGURE 5 and FIG-

URE 5A. For wall mounting see FIGURE 6 and FIGURE 6A. Place mount-

ing plate on the wall as described in the mounting illustrations. Use the

screws and anchors provided to secure the mounting plate (use 3/16”

drill bit for anchor holes).

4. Battery installation instructions are provided on the inside of the battery

door. To ensure proper installation of the smoke alarm battery, follow

the instructions.

5. When installing the battery, press the battery reminder finger down into

the battery compartment and install the battery (see FIGURE 7 and FIG-

URE 7A for the i9080 alarm).

CAUTION! IF THE BATTERY REMINDER FINGER IS NOT HELD

DOWN IN THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT BY THE BATTERY, THE BAT-

TERY DOOR WILL NOT CLOSE AND THE UNIT WILL NOT ATTACH TO

THE MOUNTING BRACKET. NOTE: THE I9030 AND I9040 DO NOT HAVE A

BATTERY DOOR.

6. Alignment marks are provided on the edge of the trim plate and the

alarm. After installing the mounting plate, place the alarm on the

mounting plate with the alignment marks lined up. Twist the alarm in the

direction indicated by the “ON” arrow on the alarm cover (see FIGURE 8)

until it locks in place.

7. USING TAMPER RESIST LOCKING PIN (all models except i9040 and

i9040RV): To make your smoke alarm tamper resistant, a locking pin has

been provided in the bag with the screws and anchors. Using this pin will

help deter children and others from removing the alarm from the mount-

ing plate. To use the pin, insert it into the hole in the side of the alarm

after the alarm has been installed on the mounting plate (see FIGURE 9).

NOTE: THE TAMPER RESIST PIN WILL HAVE TO BE REMOVED IN

ORDER TO CHANGE THE BATTERIES. USE LONG NOSE PLIERS TO PULL

THE PIN OUT OF THE HOLE. IT IS NOW POSSIBLE TO REMOVE THE

ALARM FROM THE MOUNTING PLATE.

8. After installation, test your alarm by depressing and holding down the

test button for at least 5 seconds. This should sound the alarm (and

activate the safety light on model i9080 only).

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4. Operation and Testing

OPERATION: The smoke alarm is operating once a fresh battery is

installed and testing is complete. When products of combustion are

sensed, the unit sounds a loud 85db pulsating alarm (and activates the

safety light on model i9080 only) until the air is cleared.

HUSH CONTROL: The “HUSH” feature has the capability of temporarily

desensitizing the alarm circuit for approximately 8 minutes. This feature

is to be used only when a known alarm condition, such as smoke from

cooking, activates the alarm. Models i9060, i9060RV and i9080 are

desensitized by pushing the “HUSH” button on the smoke alarm cover.

Models i9030, i9040, i9040RV and i9050 are desensitized by pushing

the TEST/HUSH button on the cover. If the smoke is not too dense, the

alarm will silence immediately and the Red LED will flash once every 10

seconds for approximately 8 minutes. This indicates that the alarm is in a

temporarily desensitized condition. The smoke alarm will automatically

reset after approximately 8 minutes and sound the alarm if particles of

combustion are still present. The “HUSH” feature can be used repeated-

ly until the air has been cleared of the condition causing the alarm.

NOTE: DENSE SMOKE WILL OVERRIDE THE HUSH CONTROL FEA-

TURE AND SOUND A CONTINUOUS ALARM.

CAUTION: BEFORE USING THE ALARM HUSH FEATURE, IDENTI-

FY THE SOURCE OF THE SMOKE AND BE CERTAIN A SAFE CONDI-

TION EXISTS.

FLASHING LED LIGHT: This smoke alarm is equipped with a flashing

red indicator light. The light is located under the test button and will

flash every 40 seconds to indicate that the smoke alarm is receiving

power.

TESTING: Test by pushing the test button on the cover and holding it

down for a minimum of 5 seconds. This will sound the alarm (and

activate the safety light on model i9080 only) if the electronic circuitry,

horn, and battery are working. If no alarm sounds, the unit has defective

batteries or other failure. DO NOT use an open flame to test your alarm,

you could damage the alarm or ignite combustible materials and start a

structure fire.

TEST THE ALARM WEEKLY TO ENSURE PROPER OPERATION.

Erratic or low sound coming from your alarm may indicate a defective

alarm, and it should be returned for service (see section 12).

NOTE: WEEKLY TESTING IS REQUIRED.

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Smoke alarms are designed to minimize nuisance alarms. Cigarette

smoke will not normally set off the alarm, unless the smoke is blown

directly into the alarm. Combustion particles from cooking may set off

the alarm if the alarm is located close to the cooking area. Large quanti-

ties of combustible particles are generated from spills or when broiling.

Using the fan on a range hood which vents to the outside (non-recircu-

lating type) will also help remove these combustible products from the

kitchen. If the alarm does sound, check for fires first. If a fire is discov-

ered, get out and call the fire department. If no fire is present, check to

see if one of the reasons listed in section 2 may have caused the alarm.

5. Nuisance Alarms

6. Maintenance

BATTERY REPLACEMENT

Note: Replacement batteries are available where you purchased your

alarm.

If tamper resist pin has been used, refer to TAMPER RESIST LOCKING PIN

in section 3 for removal instructions. To replace the battery, remove the

alarm from the mounting plate by rotating the alarm in the direction of

the “OFF” arrow on the cover (see FIGURE 8).

i9030, i9040, i9050, i9060 and i9080 Smoke Alarms are powered by a

9V carbon zinc battery (alkaline batteries may also be used). A fresh bat-

tery should last for one year under normal operating conditions. This

alarm has a low battery monitor circuit which will cause the alarm to

“chirp” Approximately every 30 - 40 seconds for a minimum of seven

(7) days when the battery gets low. Replace the battery when this condi-

tion occurs.

NOTE: ANY STATEMENTS REFERRING TO A BATTERY, APPLIES TO

BOTH BATTERIES USED WITH THE i9080

NOTE: DO NOT USE LITHIUM BATTERIES IN ANY OF THESE

MODELS.

USE ONLY THE FOLLOWING 9 VOLT BATTERIES FOR SMOKE ALARM

BATTERY REPLACEMENT.

Carbon-zinc type: EVEREADY 1222; GOLD PEAK 1604P OR 1604S

Alkaline type: ENERGIZER 522; GOLD PEAK 1604A;

PANASONIC 6AM6, 6AM-6,6AM-6PI, 6AM6X,

AND 6LR61(GA)

Models i9040RV and i9060RV are powered by a 9V alkaline battery. A fresh

battery should last for one year under normal operating conditions. This alarm

has a low battery monitor circuit which will cause the alarm to “chirp”

approximately every 30 - 40 seconds for a minimum of seven (7) days when

the battery gets low. Replace the battery when this condition occurs.

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USE ONLY THE FOLLOWING 9 VOLT BATTERIES FOR i9040RV AND

i9060RV SMOKE ALARM BATTERY REPLACEMENT:

Alkaline type: ENERGIZER 522; PANASONIC 6AM6, 6AM-6,

6AM-6PI, 6AM6X, AND 6LR61(GA)

NOTE: WEEKLY TESTING IS REQUIRED.

WARNING! USE ONLY THE BATTERIES SPECIFIED. USE OF DIF-

FERENT BATTERIES MAY HAVE A DETRIMENTAL EFFECT ON THE

SMOKE ALARM.

CLEANING YOUR ALARM

YOUR ALARM SHOULD BE CLEANED AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR

To clean your alarm, remove it from the mounting bracket as outlined in

the beginning of this section. You can clean the interior of your alarm

(sensing chamber) by using compressed air or a vacuum cleaner hose

and blowing or vacuuming through the openings around the perimeter

of the alarm. The outside of the alarm can be wiped with a damp cloth.

After cleaning, reinstall your alarm and test your alarm by using the test

button. If cleaning does not restore the alarm to normal operation the

alarm should be replaced.

LED SAFETY LIGHT

MODEL i9080

NOTE: If the safety light appears dim during regular testing, replace

both batteries immediately. Use only the following 9 volt batteries for

powering the safety light:

Alkaline Type Energizer 522

Gold Peak 1604A

Panasonic 6AM6, 6AM-6, 6AM-6PI, 6AM6X and

6LR61 (GA)

The LED safety light cannot be replaced. If the LED Safety Light

does not function when the test button is pressed and you have

already replaced the battery powering the safety light then the

alarm must be replaced.

NOTE: The safety light is not intended to satisfy the requirements

for approved illumination under various local codes. Very thick

and/or dense smoke may obscure the light.

6. Maintenance

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7. Limitations of Smoke Alarms

WARNING: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND THOROUGHLY

• NFPA 72 states: Fire-warning equipment for residential occupancies

are capable of protecting about half of the occupants in potentially

fatal fires. Victims are often intimate with the fire, too old or too

young, or physically or mentally impaired such that they cannot

escape even when warned early enough that escape should be possi-

ble. For these people, other strategies such as protection-in-place or

assisted escape or rescue would be necessary.

• Leading authorities recommend that both ionization and photoelectric

smoke alarms be installed to help insure maximum detection of the

various types of fires that can occur within the home. Ionization sens-

ing alarms may detect invisible fire particles (associated with fast flam-

ing fires) sooner than photoelectric alarms. Photoelectric sensing

alarms may detect visible fire particles (associated with slow smolder-

ing fires) sooner than ionization alarms.• A battery powered alarm

must have a battery of the specified type, in good condition and

installed properly.

• AC powered alarms (without battery backup) will not operate if the

AC power has been cut off, such as by an electrical fire or an open

fuse.

• Smoke alarms must be tested regularly to make sure the batteries and

the alarm circuits are in good operating condition.

• Smoke alarms cannot provide an alarm if smoke does not reach the

alarm. Therefore, smoke alarms may not sense fires starting in chim-

neys, walls, on roofs, on the other side of a closed door or on a differ-

ent floor.

• If the alarm is located outside the sleeping room or on a different

floor, it may not wake up a sound sleeper.

• The use of alcohol or drugs may also impair one’s ability to hear the

smoke alarm. For maximum protection, a smoke alarm should be

installed in each sleeping area on every level of a home.

• Although smoke alarms can help save lives by providing an early

warning of a fire, they are not a substitute for an insurance policy.

Home owners and renters should have adequate insurance to protect

their lives and property.

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Ionization type smoke alarms use a very small amount of a radioactive ele-

ment in the sensing chamber to enable detection of visible and invisible

combustion products. The radioactive element is safely contained in the

chamber and requires no adjustments or maintenance. This smoke alarm

meets or exceeds all government standards. It is manufactured and distrib-

uted under license from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

9. NRC Information

8. Good Safety Habits

DEVELOP AND PRACTICE A PLAN OF ESCAPE

• Make a floor plan indicating all doors and windows and at least two

(2) escape routes from each room. Second story windows may need a

rope or chain ladder.

• Have a family meeting and discuss your escape plan, showing every-

one what to do in case of fire.

• Determine a place outside your home where you all can meet if a fire

occurs.

• Familiarize everyone with the sound of the smoke alarm and train

them to leave your home when they hear it

• Practice a fire drill at least every six months, including fire drills at

night. Ensure that small children hear the alarm and wake when it

sounds. They must wake up in order to execute the escape plan.

Practice allows all occupants to test your plan before an emergency.

You may not be able to reach your children. It is important they know

what to do.

• Install and maintain fire extinguishers on every level of the home and

in the kitchen, basement and garage. Know how to use a fire extin-

guisher prior to an emergency.

• Current studies have shown smoke alarms may not awaken all sleep-

ing individuals, and that it is the responsibility of individuals in the

household that are capable of assisting others to provide assistance to

those who may not be awakened by the alarm sound, or to those

who may be incapable of safely evacuating the area unassisted.

• There are situations where a smoke alarm may not be effective to pro-

tect against fire as noted by the NFPA and UL. For instance:

- Smoking in bed.

- Leaving children unsupervised.

- Cleaning with flammable liquids, such as gasoline.

- Fires where the victim is intimate with a flaming initiated fire; for

example, when a person's clothes catch fire while cooking.

- Fires where the smoke is prevented from reaching the detector due

to a closed door or other obstruction.

- Incendiary fires where the fire grows so rapidly that an occupant's

egress is blocked even with properly located detectors

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10. NFPA Required Protection

The National Fire Protection Association’s Standard 72 provides the following

information:

Smoke Detection - Where required by applicable laws, codes, or standards

for a specific type of occupancy, approved single- and multiple-station

smoke alarms shall be installed as follows:

(1) In all sleeping rooms and guest rooms

(2) Outside of each separate dwelling unit sleeping area, within 6.4 m (21 ft)

of any door to a sleeping room, the distance measured along a path of travel

(3) On every level of a dwelling unit, including basements

(4) On every level of a residential board and care occupancy (small facility),

including basements and excluding crawl spaces and unfinished attics

(5) In the living area(s) of a guest suite

(6) In the living area(s) of a residential board and care occupancy (small facility)

Are More Smoke Alarms Desirable? The required number of smoke alarms

might not provide reliable early warning protection for those areas separated

by a door from the areas protected by the required smoke alarms. For this

reason, the use of additional smoke alarms for those areas for increased pro-

tection is recommended. The additional areas include the basement, bed-

rooms, dining room, furnace room, utility room, and hallways not protected

by the required smoke alarms. The installation of smoke alarms in kitchens,

attics (finished or unfinished), or garages is not normally recommended,

because these locations occasionally experience conditions that can result in

improper operation.

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11. CAUTION (AS REQUIRED BY THE CALIFORNIA

STATE FIRE MARSHAL)

Ionization type smoke alarms use a very small amount of a radioac-

tive element in the sensing chamber to enable detection of visible

and invisible combustion products. The radioactive element is safely

contained in the chamber and requires no adjustments or mainte-

nance. This smoke alarm meets or exceeds all government stan-

dards. It is manufactured and distributed under license from the U.S.

Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

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12. Service and Warranty

LIMITED WARRANTY

Kidde warrants to the original purchaser that the enclosed smoke alarm will

be free from defects in material and workmanship or design under normal

use and service for a period of three (3) years for i9030, i9040 and

i9040RV smoke alarms and ten (10) years for the i9050, i9060,

i9060RV, and i9080 smoke alarms from the date of purchase. The obli-

gation of Kidde under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing the

smoke alarm or any part which we find to be defective in material, work-

manship or design, free of charge to the customer, upon sending the

smoke alarm with proof of date of purchase, postage and return postage

prepaid, to Warranty Service Department, Kidde, 1016 Corporate Park Dr.,

Mebane, NC 27302.

This warranty shall not apply to the smoke alarm if it has been damaged,

modified, abused or altered after the date of purchase or if it fails to oper-

ate due to improper maintenance or inadequate AC or DC electrical power.

THE LIABILITY OF KIDDE OR ANY OF ITS PARENT OR SUBSIDIARY CORPO-

RATIONS ARISING FROM THE SALE OF THIS SMOKE ALARM OR UNDER

THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL NOT IN ANY CASE

EXCEED THE COST OF REPLACEMENT OF SMOKE ALARM AND, IN NO

CASE, SHALL KIDDE OR ANY OF ITS PARENT OR SUBSIDIARY CORPORA-

TIONS BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS OR DAMAGES RESULTING

FROM THE FAILURE OF THE SMOKE ALARM OR FOR BREACH OF THIS OR

ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, EVEN IF THE LOSS OR

DAMAGE IS CAUSED BY THE COMPANY’S NEGLIGENCE OR FAULT.

Since some states do not allow limitations on the duration of an implied

warranty or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or conse-

quential damages, the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to

you. While this warranty gives you specific legal rights, you may also have

other rights which vary from state to state.

The above warranty may not be altered except in writing signed by both

parties hereto.

If after reviewing this user guide you feel that your smoke alarm is

defective in any way, do not tamper with the unit.

Return for servicing to: KIDDE Safety, 1016 Corporate Park Dr., Mebane,

NC 27302. 800-880-6788 (See Warranty for in-warranty returns)

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QUESTIONS OR FOR MORE INFORMATION

Call our Consumer Hotline at 1-800-880-6788 or contact

us at our website at www.kidde.com

Kidde, 1016 Corporate Park Drive, Mebane, NC 27302

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